Nationalism Between World Wars Flashcards
When did Nationalism between WW happen?
1919 - 1939
Who was Kemal Ataturk?
He was the first president of Turkey. He is considered a nationalist because he made many changes in order to strengthen Turkey
What did Kemal do to strengthen Turkey?
-Westernized
- establish democracy in Turkey
Why did Muslims resent Kemal Ataturk?
They resented him because he eliminated religious laws
What was Zionism?
nationalist movement of Jews
What was the goal of Zionism?
to create an official nation for Jews in the Holy Land (Jerusalem)
Who were fighting for the Holy land (Jerusalem)?
Jews and Palestinians
Who was Mohandas Gandhi?
He is the famous nationalist leader of India who fought for independence from
Britain using only non-violent methods
(civil disobedience/passive resistance).
What did Gandhi do for the independence of India?
- He led the salt march to protest British taxes on salt (went to make his own salt)
- Gandhi encouraged the people of India to boycott British products like clothing